On Tuesday, 5/24, Google hosted a Performance Summit event where new features and updates to existing products were shared. One of the key themes of the event was mobile and how we interact with the world through our smartphones and tablets. Many of the updates announced for AdWords and Google Analytics were a direct result of our reliance on our devices and the fact that … [Read more...] about 6 Takeaways From Google’s Performance Summit
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How To Get Stellar Results From Facebook And Instagram Remarketing
I am quite sure some PPC specialists are not fully utilizing the Facebook and Instagram advertising platform. A few weeks ago, I had a meeting with one of my clients to ascertain the progress of business. For clarity, I do manage his AdWords account and his company is one of the top retailers in his sector. The client was happy, saying that things were going really well and … [Read more...] about How To Get Stellar Results From Facebook And Instagram Remarketing
Google To Introduce Attribution Model Options For Conversions
Given that the average person spends roughly 5 hours a day online and visits over 10 different sites before converting, attribution modeling represents a vital aspect of account success. While identifying the right attribution model for your account can be a somewhat complex task, implementation within separate AdWords conversions will soon become much more … [Read more...] about Google To Introduce Attribution Model Options For Conversions
Summertime Sadness – How To Adjust For Seasonality In PPC
As we approach the summer months, many businesses are either ramping up or pulling back on PPC and other marketing efforts. It is crucial that as the agency, we fully understand seasonality and the underlying business cycles that drive these decisions. This insight helps us determine strategy and tactics to get the highest impact possible out of paid efforts. Today, we’ll go … [Read more...] about Summertime Sadness – How To Adjust For Seasonality In PPC
The Basics Of Setting Up A Paid Search Campaign
We all have tasks that reside in the Wild West fringes of our calendar, where idealistic intentions cross arms with FOMO. For those that have been asleep for the last couple of years, FOMO is the fear of missing out. When you are a small business owner or just getting started in the world of marketing, that fear of not jumping on the latest trends can result in product … [Read more...] about The Basics Of Setting Up A Paid Search Campaign
How To Use AdWords Filters To Improve Account Efficiency
One of the key takeaways I left Hero Conf Philadelphia with is the speed and urgency with which we need to work on our PPC accounts. If we’re slow making changes, we miss opportunities to improve account performance. Lost opportunity means our stakeholder’s top and bottom lines are negatively impacted. One way to increase how quickly I work in accounts is to use AdWords … [Read more...] about How To Use AdWords Filters To Improve Account Efficiency
Snapchat Geofilters: A Valuable Marketing Tool
Snapchat Geofilters have been around for some time now, however, they have only recently become a part of the marketer’s toolkit. I feel like a kid at a candy store! In this post, I’ll detail what Geofilters are, how to create them, why to use them, and share some tips and the results from our first campaign. What is a Geofilter Geofilters are special graphic overlays that … [Read more...] about Snapchat Geofilters: A Valuable Marketing Tool
Do You Need To Be A “Data Nerd” To Be Great At Paid Search?
The common consensus among the many paid search professionals I speak with is that you need to love digging into data to do this job well. I’ve heard terms such as “data nerd,” “data junkie,” “numbers guru,” and many more. Whatever the classification, the implication is that you should have a love for numbers and crunching the data to most effectively optimize … [Read more...] about Do You Need To Be A “Data Nerd” To Be Great At Paid Search?
Analyzing Facebook Performance Thru Multi Channel Funnels
When judging Facebook performance it’s easy to look at last click (or last non-direct click) data and assume Facebook isn’t performing as well as other platforms. It’s then easy to conclude that you should either reduce the budgets in Facebook or, worse yet, pull out of the platform entirely. Yet, Facebook as a social platform with its rich media ad formats and a vast … [Read more...] about Analyzing Facebook Performance Thru Multi Channel Funnels
4 Simple Tips For Better Client Communication
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that relationships make the world go around. This statement is no different in regards to PPC. In fact, relationships can make or break a PPC engagement. Communication is the number one thing that can break down relationships in a hurry. Follow these 4 tips and you’ll be communicating like a pro in no time, making your relationships rock … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Tips For Better Client Communication
4 Ways Google Tag Manager Will Help Your PPC
I’m always looking for new ways to save time and better optimize my accounts. There are scripts and third party software tools that work, but how many PPC marketers are using Google Tag Manager? If you haven’t tried it yet, I’m hoping this blog will convince you. Here are four reasons why you need to try it. 1) Less Time Talking To Developers This is not, by any means, a … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Google Tag Manager Will Help Your PPC
The Tale Of 2 Landing Pages: An Ecomm Fable
Testing is an important part of running a successful marketing campaign. Strike that – testing is an integral part of a successful campaign. Assuming anything can lead you to miss entire insights and opportunities for optimization. That’s why you read article after article, watch webinars and speakers, and study up on how to best test your content and targeting. As a lover … [Read more...] about The Tale Of 2 Landing Pages: An Ecomm Fable
